Did you know that there are currently several scientific research projects taking place on Placer Land Trust preserves? This is the first in a series of articles about the important research taking place on our protected lands. By Jacqueline Holmes Ph.D. Student, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Read more…
The application for the 2026 Community Council is closed. Please stay tuned for next year’s application period! Interested in sharing your passion for conservation with others who will benefit? Please consider applying to be part of Placer Land Trust’s Community Council. It’s a one-year commitment that will make a difference Read more…
For many years, Placer Land Trust has ensured our staff and volunteers are certified in first aid and CPR. And now, we have the ability to train and certify our team as a Health & Safety Institute training center! Every year we provide training for Basic First Aid & CPR Read more…
Placer Land Trust is honored to receive a grant from Metabolic Studio. Grant funds will support our prescribed burns program, which reduces fuel loading in dense areas, promoting safer and healthier forest ecosystems. Placer Land Trust has been expanding our use of fire as a land management method to successfully Read more…
By Clyde Prout III, CTVCT Tribal Chairman The Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe (CTVCT) is a State recognized tribe located in Placer County, CA. The Tribe is comprised of primarily of Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok people, and has deep ancestral ties to Placer County and its history. Before the formal reorganization Read more…
Conservation Champions Donations of $5,000+Our Conservation Champions also have the option to plan a private docent-led group hike on a Placer Land Trust preserve. Simply contact us if interested. Forever Society You can help preserve the natural wonders of Placer County for generations to come by including Placer Land Trust in your Read more…
We can now OFFICIALLY say… the 402-acre heart of Clover Valley is protected forever! Finally, after years of effort, we are so thrilled to announce the permanent protection of this precious place for conservation, education, and public benefit.
Placer Land Trust recently hosted an interactive online landowner workshop to highlight the many benefits of agricultural easements for landowners in Placer County. The event brought together local agricultural landowners who are passionate about preserving the legacy of their farms and ranches for future generations. Agricultural easements are a vital Read more…
ANNUAL INCOME Contributions $598,357 Events $117,383 One Time Gifts $1,201,933 Planned Gifts – Grants $120,691 Other Income $22,377 Investment Earnings $503,963 Special Programs $226,260 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME* $2,790,964 ANNUAL EXPENSES Administration $289,789 Fundraising $220,810 Land Protection & Programs* $1,640,936 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSE $2,151,535 ASSETS Cash and investments** $19,611,450 Accounts receivable Read more…